Coreopsis tinctoria Golden Roulette | Plains Coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria Golden Roulette

Coreopsis tinctoria ‘Golden Roulette’ is a dazzling, award-winning variety celebrated for its golden-yellow blooms with rich mahogany-red centers. This sun-loving annual radiates warmth and color throughout the garden, flowering from late spring through summer. The semi-double, free-flowering blooms are irresistible to butterflies and bees, while the plant itself is unbothered by heat, drought, or deer.

Reaching 45–60 cm in height and spreading 30–45 cm, ‘Golden Roulette’ is perfect for borders, meadows, naturalistic plantings, and cut-flower gardens. Its balloon-shaped buds open into bright two-tone flowers that stand out beautifully in mixed plantings. Even during extreme heat or rainfall, this hardy variety continues to thrive, producing an abundance of blooms.

A recipient of the Fleuroselect Industry Award, ‘Golden Roulette’ is ideal for gardeners seeking reliable color and ecological value—pollinator-friendly, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow.

Plant Information

• Genus: Coreopsis
• Species: tinctoria
• Cultivar: ‘Golden Roulette’
• Type: Hardy annual
• Height: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)
• Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Light, well-drained soil (thrives even in poor soils)
• Flower Time: Late spring to late summer
• Foliage: Fine, dark green leaves
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Resistant to: Drought, deer, and most pests

How to Sow & Grow

• Sowing Time: Late winter to late spring, or late summer to autumn
• Sowing Temperature: 16–21 °C (60–70 °F)
• Germination: 20–25 days
• Sowing Method:
  • Sow seeds on the surface of moist, well-draining compost
  • Light is essential for germination – press seeds gently into soil without covering deeply
  • Keep evenly moist until germination (a clear cover can help retain humidity)
• Transplanting:
  • Move seedlings to 7.5 cm pots once they have true leaves
  • For autumn sowing, grow on under cover until spring planting
• Planting Distance: 30–38 cm (12–15 in)
• Care:
  • Avoid overfeeding – too much fertilizer leads to floppy growth
  • Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering
  • Allow some seed heads to mature at season’s end to feed birds or self-sow naturally

Additional Benefits

• Pollinator Magnet: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Long-Lasting Cut Flowers: Excellent vase life and bright color
• Low Maintenance: Thrives in dry, sunny areas with minimal care
• Dye Plant: Rich in natural pigments such as luteolin and quercetin, used for creating yellow, orange, and rust-brown dyes on wool and silk
• Ideal Uses:
  • Cottage and wildflower gardens
  • Flower borders and gravel gardens
  • Containers and meadow plantings
  • Naturalized areas or wildlife-friendly gardens

Why Grow ‘Golden Roulette’?

• Fast-growing: blooms in just 12 weeks from sowing
• Award-winning variety with long-lasting color
• Withstands heat, drought, and poor soils
• Self-sows for natural, effortless beauty year after year